I am a private pay provider, which means I do not bill insurance directly. However, I will submit a superbill on your behalf after each appointment, which you can use to seek reimbursement from your insurance company. Many patients are able to recover a meaningful portion of their costs this way, depending on their plan's out-of-network mental health benefits. If you are unsure of your out-of-network benefits, I will confirm those for you before starting! No surprise costs!

A superbill is an itemized receipt that contains all the diagnostic and procedure codes your insurance company needs to process a reimbursement claim on your behalf. Think of it as the documentation bridge between a private pay provider and your insurance plan. I will generate and submit this for you after each visit — you do not have to manage the paperwork yourself. Reimbursement is not guaranteed and will depend on your specific plan, but having a superbill submitted gives you the best chance of getting something back.

I offer both virtual and in-person appointments. For virtual appointments, you must be physically located in the state of Tennessee at the time of the appointment. In-person visits are available in Cool Springs, just 1 block off I-65, about 15 minutes south of downtown Nashville. 

Virtual appointments are conducted through a secure, HIPAA-compliant platform. For all virtual appointments, patients should be in a private location with good internet connection. If you are in the car for your appointment, you will be asked to park before we can proceed to ensure safety.  Note that some patients — particularly those prescribed controlled substances — may be required to attend certain appointments in person regardless of their usual preference. See below for details.

Yes, when clinically appropriate. I prescribe controlled substances — including stimulants for conditions such as ADHD and benzodiazepines for conditions such as anxiety disorders — when they are the right fit for a patient's care plan. My goal is always to find the treatment that genuinely serves you, and I will not withhold a medication that could help. That said, prescribing controlled substances responsibly comes with additional requirements, which I take seriously to protect both my patients and the integrity of their care.

Patients on controlled substances are subject to a few additional requirements. These are not punitive — they are part of responsible prescribing practice, and they exist to keep you safe.

If prescribed a controlled substance, your initial evaluation must take place in person, even if you plan to be seen virtually for ongoing appointments. You may be asked to come in for an in-person appointment at random intervals, regardless of your usual visit format. At minimum, you must be seen in person once annually.

Urine drug screens are conducted at random as part of standard controlled substance monitoring protocols.

If you have questions about what this looks like in practice, please do not hesitate to ask before or during your first appointment.